Two weeks ago I attended a spiritual renewal conference with members of parishes throughout our diocese and the Diocese of Kansas called Cursillo. This two and ½ day event was spent being renewed in my faith through fellowship, presentations and music. In short Cursillo is defined as a movement and characterized as  a movement of the church. Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian Leaders. The leadership may be exercised in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure activities, and within the Church environment. Leadership, in Cursillo, does not mean power over others, but influence on others; all of us need to be aware that we can exert a positive influence on those around us.

I have shared what Cursillo is in several previous newsletters and I would encourage you to check out their website: Click Here.   The next Cursillo retreat will take place sometime in 2020. I will be providing information when it comes out for those interested to access and pursue.

 

I share this in the newsletter to alert other Cursillistas in our parish that I would like to form a Ultreya group that could meet several times a year in fellowship. I suggest on a quarterly basis. This will give us a fellowship time to remember our experiences, share in worship and song.

Sign-up in the narthex or contact Sarah States with any questions.  Let's grow our church community with this FUN outreach event!  Please invite your family, friends and neighbors.

The Rev. Holly B. Hutchens, the second Rector of the Church of the Resurrection, died on Tuesday October 15 at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute, KS after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Holly was born on August 22, 1942 to Edward and Charlotte Hutchens in Petersburg, VA. She grew up in Hinsdale, IL.

Holly received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MA from the University of Chicago. She spent a year living in India studying Indian art history. She taught Art History at Cedarcrest College in Allentown,  Pennsylvania and at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO..

In 1985 Holly entered Seabury Western Theological Seminary where she studied for the Episcopal priesthood. She was ordained in 1988 and served congregations in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. She then spent six years living in the Highlands of Scotland where she served as the Rector of St. Ninian's Scottish Episcopal Church. Holly loved to travel and to explore new cultures and cuisines.

Holly is survived by her sister Pamela Edwards, and her brothers James Hutchens, Curtis Hutchens and Timothy Hutchens their spouses, children and grandchildren.

Cremation has been requested and a Celebration of life will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Iola, KS on Tuesday, October 29 at 11:00 AM, The Rev. David Kent officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 S. Walnut St., Iola KS 66749 or the Alzheimer's Association, 229 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be left at  www.countrysidefh.com.